Manesh Samtani
Manesh manages the news desk and serves as an editor at Regulation Asia. He covers regulatory changes across Asia Pacific that impact banking, capital markets, asset management, and financial services more generally. Manesh is a former trader and investment consultant with a degree in Finance and Banking. manesh@regulationasia.com
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Securities / Derivatives
China to Boost Financial Connectivity for Guangzhou’s Nansha District
13/05/2025
Regulators announced a 30-point plan to boost financial ties between Nansha, Hong Kong, and Macao and foster Greater Bay Area growth.
ESG / Sustainability
Taiwanese Insurers to Scrutinise ESG Practices Before Major Investments
13/05/2025
Insurers required to incorporate assessment of investee companies’ ESG policies and performance in pre-investment evaluation process
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Proposes to Allow Securities Firms to Offer Investment Tokens
13/05/2025
The SEC is considering exempting securities firms from certain digital asset business license requirements to enable them to offer investment tokens.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Expands Data-Sharing Alliance to Combat Emerging Scams
12/05/2025
AUSTRAC’s Fintel Alliance will expand to target money muling, micro-laundering, and other evolving financial crimes.
Market Infrastructure
Sri Lanka Steps Up Incident Reporting Requirements for Banks
12/05/2025
Banks have to report incidents such as hacking, ransomware, digital scams and unplanned system outages within two hours of detection
Taiwan Central Bank Urges FX Rule Compliance After Currency Surge
12/05/2025
The central bank identified companies and individuals that engaged in currency speculation by disguising foreign loans to bring funds into Taiwan.
Sanctions
UK Targets Russian Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions Package
11/05/2025
The new sanctions package targets “up to 100 oil tankers” as well as several individuals and entities, including two Hong Kong-based companies.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Tightens Digital Lending Norms, Mandates App Reporting
11/05/2025
RBI seeks to bolster consumer protection and transparency in digital lending with new rules requiring app registration and stricter data privacy.
Securities / Derivatives
DMIST Proposes Self-Match Prevention Standard for Derivatives
11/05/2025
DMIST says standardising SMP functionality will lead to an overall reduction in inadvertent wash trades and improved operational efficiencies.
Sanctions
Kraken Thwarts Attempt by DPRK Hacker to Infiltrate Company
11/05/2025
Instead of alerting the applicant, Kraken strategically advanced them through the recruitment process to study their tactics.
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